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Petersburg, Illinois

  • Historic Petersburg

    Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District, which encompasses well over half of Petersburg, is included in the National Register of Historic Sites and has many outsta...
    Historic Petersburg

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

This reconstructed 1830's village is where Lincoln lived for 6 yrs. as a young adult. Here is where he studied law and began politics. All 23 buildings have been reconstructed to give visitors a clearer understanding of Pioneer life.

Petersburg, IL Historic Sites

Oakland Cemetary

The grave site of Ann Rutledge, Abraham Lincoln'

Petersburg, IL Cemeteries


Historic Petersburg

Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District, which encompasses well over half of Petersburg, is included in the National Register of Historic Sites

Petersburg, IL Historic Districts


Things to do near Petersburg, IL

Henson Robinson Zoo

The Henson Robinson Zoo is home to over 300 animals and 90 species of native and exotic animals....

Clinton Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Amish Country Information Center

A visitor's center containing maps and information on the entire Amish area. 150 Amish craft shops on their farm sites dot th...

Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden

The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden boasts some of the most beautiful and diverse flora in east-central Illinois. It also feat...

The Jones House

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858, the Jones house is the oldest brick home in Pontiac....